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CA18545 - RFQ 2026/41 - Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2027 - 2030

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

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09 Oct 2026 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking a specialist consultant to develop its Economic Development and Regeneration Strategy for 2027–2030. The work is intended to shape the district’s economic development and regeneration priorities and support the Council’s aims for the area. The requirement is consultancy services covering strategy development, business development and related research and development. Delivery is for the Newry, Mourne and Down district in Northern Ireland. The Council describes a district with a population of about 181,368, a coastline of approximately 150 km and three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark. The procurement is managed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender deadline set by the Council was 23 October 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 16 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated contract value is £29,900. The procurement is presented as a single requirement, with no lots described. The published information sets out the strategic assignment and its broad purpose but gives no detailed evaluation criteria or bidder eligibility conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable to compete. There is no enquiry deadline stated. Suppliers should assess the opportunity as a specialist strategy consultancy assignment with a short delivery period, rather than a contract for implementing regeneration projects or delivering ongoing services.

This requirement is best suited to a consultancy able to develop a coherent economic development and regeneration strategy for a district-level public authority. Relevant strengths include strategic planning, economic analysis and research, business development, regeneration policy, and the ability to turn evidence into practical priorities for a multi-year programme. Familiarity with local government decision-making and engagement with communities, businesses and other partners would be useful in light of the Council’s stated emphasis on collaboration and sustainable services. The Council identifies the competition as suitable for SMEs, so smaller specialist firms may be well placed to pursue it. The assignment calls for focused consultancy input over a limited delivery period, rather than a large operational workforce or construction capacity. No particular professional accreditation or minimum track record is set out in the published requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18545 - RFQ 2026/41 - Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2027 - 2030

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council "Council" is the third largest Council in Northern Ireland. It is strategically located on the Dublin/Belfast economic corridor, the district has an estimated population of 181,368, a coastline of approx. 150 km and encompasses an area of 1,634 km squared. The district boasts the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark that comprises three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ring of Gullion, Mourne and Strangford and Lecale. Newry, Mourne and Down is a place where ambition thrives. Our mission is "To deliver sustainable services and empower our communities through transparent governance and collaboration". We are proud of what we have achieved and are very excited about future projects and partnerships. Council strives to deliver for its citizens to ensure that the district is a great place to live, work, visit and invest. The purpose of this procurement opportunity is to seek a specialist consultant to develop an Economic Development & Regeneration Strategy 2027 - 2030. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18545. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18545 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24457c30-b595-44bb-9f7a-a484a6951385
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d10a51-d33a-4e0c-b7f2-bea59cebe092
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

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